Peter Bosz defends Noah Fernandez against criticism of his comments

PSV Eindhoven coach Peter Bosz spoke at a press conference before the match against Club Brugge to defend Noah Fernandez, the Belgian U21 international, whose recent statements, circulated in the media, have sparked controversy.

Noah Fernandez is not being selected for PSV Eindhoven's first team as often as he would like, and he hinted at this. After a match with the reserve team, the young Belgian U21 international made comments that were not well received.

Fernandez, eighteen years old, is regarded as one of PSV Eindhoven's and Belgian football's biggest talents. This season, despite some fine performances in the first team, his playing time is decreasing. Last weekend, he played thirty minutes against Willem II.

This Monday, he rejoined PSV Eindhoven's reserve team. Since the match against Ajax Amsterdam, where he was substituted at halftime, his appearances have become rarer.

Coach Peter Bosz speaks out

« It’s the hardest thing for me, not really getting any more chances to showcase myself, and I’m discussing it with the coach. But the discussions stay between us », the youngster said after the PSV U23 match against NAC Breda, at the microphone of. The interview quickly made noise in the Netherlands.

Peter Bosz does not understand the resulting controversy. « Noah expressed it very well, and his remarks were truncated. That gives a completely different picture of his comments », the coach lamented at the press conference before PSV‑Club Brugge.

He added that people read the article and think: « An eighteen‑year‑old kid allowing himself to say things like that? », denouncing the danger of clickbait. Supporters can watch PSV‑Club Brugge live from 21:00 on November 4.